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Rockstar Prices GTA VI at $80, Defusing Fears of a $100 Standard Edition just Hours Before Pre-Orders Open

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An illustrated poster for Grand Theft Auto VI shows two characters standing by a beach with a cityscape in the background, and text reads 'November 19, 2026'.
Rockstar has officially priced GTA VI's standard edition at $80, putting an end to fears of a $100 launch price just hours before pre-orders open. We also learned all the pre-order details, including what's in the Ultimate Edition.

Rockstar Games has just confirmed that GTA VI will be priced at $80, thus putting to rest long-held fears of a higher price. The studio also shared gorgeous new Grand Theft Auto VI screenshots and key details about the GTA VI Ultimate Edition, just hours ahead of the opening of pre-orders, which will happen at midnight local time on June 25.

This version of GTA VI offers an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and other story-linked content for Jason and Lucia across the game's progression. The Ultimate Edition is priced at $100 and includes:

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  • '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and Paradise Garage: an off-road Mud Club vehicle stored in Watson Bay, with a weapon locker and stash box.
  • ’95 Grotti Cheetah: a mid-'90s sports car with a retro-futuristic livery.
  • Jason’s Safehouse vehicle additions: a Dinka Enduro motorcycle, Crest Kayak, and a modified Vapid Ganado pickup with cab spoiler, rear aerials, and special livery.
  • Vehicle Mod Shops: two exclusive customization locations, Rideout Customs in Vice City and One-Eyed Willie’s in Lake Leonida.
  • Classic Car Collection: a Wyman commission to restore abandoned and project cars, including four Ultimate Edition-exclusive vehicles.
  • Shitzu Squalo: a pink-and-blue boat at Washington Beach with an explosives-laden weapons crate.
  • Hawk & Little Morgan Revolver: his-and-hers versions for Jason and Lucia, with Vice City styling.
  • Personalized weapon variants: for Jason’s Girardi ES9 and Lucia’s Klose K17.
  • PTT Youngin$ compound and scores: raid a gang-operated illegal goods store in Southside Vice City.
  • Vice City styles for Jason and Lucia: outfits, tattoos, and more.
  • Goodtime Gear: apparel inspired by Macca the Gator.
  • Stock 305 Clothing Store: exclusive streetwear shop.
  • Sara’s Unisex Salon: hairstyles, plus facial hair, makeup, and nails.
  • Electric Fang Tattoo: over 50 exclusive tattoos designed by FAILE.
A close-up of a Shitzu Squalo boat docked near a palm-lined shore under a clear sky.
A man and woman on a yacht by Shitzu, with scuba tanks on deck, smiling at a dolphin swimming nearby in clear blue water.
A luxury yacht in 'Grand Theft Auto V' is pursued by a 'VCPD Police' boat and a 'VICE CITY POLICE' helicopter over the ocean.
A character from the game Saints Row stands in front of a heavily patterned van, with another character sitting on the hood, against a graffiti-covered building.
A character in 'Grand Theft Auto V' stands next to a colorful wall of spray paint cans.
A colorful storefront with art-covered walls and a sign reading 'STOCK 305.'
A character in 'Cyberpunk 2077' wearing sunglasses and a black leather top stands confidently in front of a colorful graffiti mural.
A rugged, modified muscle car with large tires drives through a muddy off-road track, splashing dirt and water, with the number '6' visible on its body.
A close-up of a rugged vintage off-road vehicle's front grille and bumper, featuring round and rectangular headlights with a weathered appearance.
A detailed view of a classic car's interior with a leather-textured steering wheel featuring a central logo and a dashboard displaying gauges, including a speedometer marked in MPH.
A rugged off-road vehicle with large tires and a number '6' on the side is parked outside an auto garage under a sign reading 'Loading Area.'
A yellow 'Canada 434ci' muscle car with red stripes is driven by a man on a coastal road.
A character in 'Grand Theft Auto V' relaxing on a wicker chair by a fountain, wearing a floral shirt and sunglasses, next to another character in a red denim outfit and zebra-print boots.
A character in 'Grand Theft Auto VI' wearing a brightly patterned shirt with tropical designs and flamingos stands in front of a geometric patterned wall.
A character from the game Grand Theft Auto VI is lounging in a stylish setting, wearing a brown jacket and animal-print boots.
A character in the game Grand Theft Auto V leans against a glass railing, wearing sunglasses and a floral shirt.
A character in the game 'Starfield' stands confidently on a futuristic platform with a geometric background.
Two intricately engraved pistols with custom grips, one labeled J.Duval and the other Juan, are placed on a surface near money, a credit card, and a bullet by a pool reflecting a palm tree.
A character from the game 'Grand Theft Auto V' stands in a garage setting holding a wrench, with two cars visible in the background, one red with the number 36 and another with a star-spangled design.
A close-up rear view of a turquoise car with 'Sirius' text on the side, featuring a retro design, visible tire tread, and rear spoiler.
A close-up view of a mud-splattered, vintage SUV with the word 'Riviera' on its side and a red-orange stripe, showing dirt accumulation on the vehicle and tire.
A red sports car with a white stripe, bearing the number '36' and sticker reading 'JDM' on its side, parked on a gravel surface.
Close-up of a green vintage car front end showing a circular headlamp, chrome wire-spoke wheel, and a blue 'R' logo on the bumper.
A car with an American flag design on its body and 'Deviant' written on the side, showcasing a classic interior and sleek body lines.
Two characters stand back-to-back in a tropical setting at sunset in the game 'Grand Theft Auto VI,' with palm trees silhouetted in the background.
Characters in the game Grand Theft Auto VI stand beside a green sports car with a city skyline in the background.
A masked character stands next to a motorcycle outside a tattoo parlour with neon signs reading 'Electric Fang Tattoo' in an urban setting.
A masked tattoo artist works on a client's leg while the client uses a smartphone, in a scene from the game Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.
A male character with sunglasses and tattoos leans on a railing next to a woman with short hair and tattoos, against a neon-lit backdrop with a wolf logo that reads 'Rocky Tattoo.'
A character in 'Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty' shows intricate back tattoos in a neon-lit room with arcade machines.
Two characters in Vice City-themed attire, featuring retro designs and 'Vice City' logos, stand in front of a mural with a cartoon crocodile.
A white sports car with red accents is parked in front of the 'Pegassi Residences South Tower' building in a sunlit urban setting.
A detailed close-up of a white sports car with distinctive red racing stripes on the hood, shown parked on a sunlit, cobblestone street, with trees and flower beds in the background.
A white sports car rear, labeled 'Cheetah,' with custom red stripes and a license plate reading 'GA68BAA' from 'GODOTIME STATE'.
The image shows the interior of a vintage Ferrari car with a red steering wheel and dashboard, viewed through an open door against an urban skyline backdrop at dusk.
A man in sunglasses holds a revolver equipped with a scope, pointing forward in a dimly lit environment.
Two detailed revolvers with engravings and a knife on a stack of currency next to a box labeled 'Stronghold Ammunition.'
A green off-road vehicle with 'CANIS' on the front grille and 'WARNING' on the bumper is displayed against a green, electrified background.
A close-up of a green off-road vehicle's front grill featuring the brand name CANIS in a video game.
A person works under the open hood of a bright green Canis 4x4 in a garage filled with tools and artistic decorations.
A vibrant scene from the video game GTA Online, featuring characters in colorful attire around a neon-accented motorcycle, with one character holding a phone to capture the moment.
A vintage car with the brand Albany is shown with ornate gold alloy wheels against a glowing orange background.
A close-up view of the interior of a vintage car with a red textured dashboard and steering wheel, visible through the passenger-side window, with a manual gear shift lever.
A mechanic works under a yellow car in a garage while another person reviews notes.
A character in the game 'Call of Duty: Warzone' stands on the balcony of a rustic wooden house beside a yellow car and a motorcycle.
A green Dinka brand motorcycle is parked in front of a closed turquoise garage door.
A person in a 'Crest' kayak paddling on a sunlit lake near a wooden dock with palm trees in the distance.
Two characters from 'Grand Theft Auto VI' leaning against a building with barred windows.
A character in the video game 'Cyberpunk 2077' with a mullet hairstyle is in a room with two other characters, one with green hair and the other with blue.
A character in 'Grand Theft Auto V' sits at a nail salon, wearing large sunglasses and a patterned top, while another character in green hair is in the background.
A boat labeled Squalo VB 0522-05 moves through water with a city skyline lit in neon colors during dusk, featuring palm trees and a bridge.
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These bonuses unlock gradually as Jason and Lucia progress through the story of Grand Theft Auto VI. Furthermore, an Ultimate Edition Upgrade will be available for purchase separately for Standard Edition owners at any time.

Moreover, all pre-orders of GTA VI ahead of the November 19 launch will receive the Vintage Vice City Pack, which evokes classic Vice City style and includes:

  • A ’55 Vapid Stanier sedan.
  • Shore Court Garage near Ocean Beach, with a weapon locker and a place to fence stolen goods.
  • Outfits and hairstyles for both Jason and Lucia.
  • An exclusive weapon pattern inspired by Tommy Vercetti’s tropical shirt style.
A man and woman holding guns stand in front of a neon-lit sign reading 'Ocean View Hotel' with a classic car parked behind them.
Two characters from a game stand confidently with firearms beside a vintage car labeled Stanier, against a backdrop of cranes at sunset.
A couple dancing closely under purple disco lights in a night club scene from a video game.
A close-up of a character from the game 'Alan Wake 2' with curly hair and intense eyes, under purple lighting.
A character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III holding a blue-patterned submachine gun against a sunset backdrop with palm trees.
A close-up of a person wearing a sequined outfit, holding a martini glass and an olive pick, against a cityscape with colorful lights.
An animated character with long hair and glasses stares intensely in a scene from 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III'.
A yellow and white Vapid Stanier car is parked on a neon-lit street with two people inside.
A scene from the game Grand Theft Auto VI shows two characters sitting in a bright yellow car under neon lights, with one character holding a firearm.
A close-up of a yellow and white car with the word 'Stanier' on the side, showcasing a detailed view of the wheel and door.
A close-up of a classic yellow car's taillight and fin under a night sky with palm trees in the background.
A video game scene depicts a backseat of a car loaded with stacks of cash and two guns with blue patterns placed on the seat, against a backdrop of a night cityscape.
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Last but not least, anyone who pre-orders any edition of GTA VI on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store gets one free month of GTA+ (redemption is limited to one per Platform Account). The GTA+ offer includes:

  • A recurring GTA$500,000 monthly deposit.
  • Access to special Shark Cards with 15% bonus GTA$.
  • Free and discounted GTA Online vehicles.
  • A rotating library of Rockstar titles and featured games.

Rockstar also clarified a couple of things: physical copies of the game contain a code for digital download, not a disc. Moreover, the game itself is described as a single player experience, cementing the long-held belief that the online mode for GTA VI will come at a later date.

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About the author: With over two decades of experience in gaming journalism, Alessio Palumbo has led the gaming vertical at Wccftech since August 2015. He started working at a young age for Italian websites like Everyeye.it, Gamestar.it, Nextgame.it, and Multiplayer.it before kickstarting the indie English-language publication Worlds Factory as its founder and Editor in Chief. In the last decade, he has coordinated the overall output of Wccftech's gaming section, managed PR relations, assigned reviews, produced daily news coverage, edited gaming content as needed, and delivered game reviews. Arguably, his trademark content is the long series of exclusive developer interviews that have been cited by Wikipedia and by the biggest news media and gaming publications. His passion for technology also makes him knowledgeable when it comes to gaming hardware and tech. His favorite genres include RPGs, MMORPGs, and action/adventure games.

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